Is the SRS unit on my 2005 SL500?
I too have an iCarsoft i980 and a 2005 SL500 and have addressed this same SRS malfunction notice on the instrument panel readout. I disconnected both seat (yellow housing) connectors and used a spray connector cleaner on the contacts. Once reconnected, I was able to use the i980 unit to clear the code.
What does SRS warning light on dashboard look like?
The SRS warning light on the dashboard usually looks like a side view of a person sitting in a seat with a seat belt on, with a large circle (the airbag) in front of the person.
Why is the SRS warning staying on on a Mercedes Benz?
Why is the SRS warning staying on? Here is a list of some of the most common problems with the SRS system on a Mercedes Benz. Seat Occupancy Senor in the passenger seat. Low voltage in the electrical system. Battery issue or charging. Seat belt latch. Damaged Wire Contacts at the doors. Defective, damaged or loose contact at the impact sensors.
How can I Reset my SRS warning light?
It will tell you where the problem is and allow you to reset it once the problem is fixed. Our favorite scanner that will read and reset your SRS / airbag light is the iCarsoft i980 for Mercedes-Benz which will retrieve the SRS light but also the check engine.
Is it necessary to replace the SRS light on my SL500?
To correct the fault in one seat it is unnecessary to replace the connector in both seats. The repair procedure says to remove the seat. This makes soldering-in the new connector easier, but it is unnecessary. You can judge for yourself by raising the front edge of your seat with the seat controls and looking under the bottom cushion.
Why is the SRS warning staying on? Here is a list of some of the most common problems with the SRS system on a Mercedes Benz. Seat Occupancy Senor in the passenger seat. Low voltage in the electrical system. Battery issue or charging. Seat belt latch. Damaged Wire Contacts at the doors. Defective, damaged or loose contact at the impact sensors.
What does it mean when SRS warning light stays on?
SRS stands for Supplemental Restraint System. If this warning light stays on in your Mercedes Benz, that means that there is a problem with the airbags or the components that are part of the SRS system. It is very unlikely that your airbags are going to deploy randomly, but the concern is that they may not deploy…
Is there a way to reset the SRS light?
You can’t rest the airbag SRS light with a simple OBD II scanner which gives you the check engine light codes. You will need a more advanced scan tool to reset the airbag light. For around $110-150, which is how much a diagnosis costs anyway, you can get your airbag reset tool.